The 2016 Ladies Tour of Qatar was the 8th edition of the Ladies Tour of Qatar. It was organised by the Qatar Cycling Federation with technical and sports-related assistance from Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) under the regulations of the Union Cycliste Internationale (category 2.1). It took place from 2 February until 5 February 2016 and consisted of 4 stages. 15 teams of 6 riders took part.
Teams
UCI Women's Teams
Canyon–SRAM
Team Liv-Plantur
Lares–Waowdeals
National Teams
Route
Stages
Stage 1
2 February 2016 – Qatar University to Qatar University,
Stage 2
3 February 2016 – Sheikh Faisal Museum to Al Khor Corniche,
Stage 3
4 February 2016 – Al Zubarah Fort to Al Shamal, A year after her last stage win, also at Al Shamal, Ellen van Dijk made the best of her time-trialling skills to conquer her third success in Qatar. The Dutch rider from Boels-Dolmans, part of a breakaway group that took off as soon as the first few kilometres of a windswept day, powered away in the last two kilometres of the race. She was never to be caught and triumphantly crossed the line on her own, clear of Kirsten Wild and Lauretta Hanson. The golden jersey changes shoulders and goes to Germany’s Trixi Worrack.
Stage 4
5 February 2016 – Aspire Zone to Doha Corniche,
Classification leadership table
Broadcasting
beIN Sports (live)